Vinayak Sasikumar


Vinayak Sasikumar is an Indian lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.

Personal life

He was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. At the age of 12, he started writing poetry. Later, he moved to Chennai and completed his graduation in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation from Madras School of Economics. After a span wherein he worked for Ford Motors as a data scientist, he moved to Kochi as a full-time lyricist.

Career

He made his debut as a lyricist in the movie Kutteem Kolum directed by Guinness Pakru. Later in the year 2013, he wrote songs for the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi directed by Sameer Thahir. The songs composed by Rex Vijayan, went on to become top hits.
In 2013, he worked for the movie North 24 Kaatham, directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon.
In 2014, he wrote songs for the movie 7th Day, directed by Syamdhar. His next movie was Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Vinayak wrote the themes of central characters in the Amal Neerad film Iyobinte Pusthakam later in 2014. However, his big break came in 2016 with the films Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's. The songs of Guppy were critically acclaimed and went on to become top hits. His major 2017 releases include Ezra, Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi.
He later had a breakout year in 2019 with the hits "Aaradhike", "Njan Jackson Allada" from the Soubin Shahir starrer Ambili, "Pavizha Mazha" from the Fahadh Faasil starrer Athiran and "Minni Minni" from the film June. He was also a part of critically acclaimed films like Kumbalangi Nights, Helen and Kettiyolaanu Ente Malagha. The same year, he wrote and directed a musical short 'Hi Hello Kaadhal' starring Sarjano Khalid and Gouri Kishan, in which he penned a Tamil language song titled "Vellai Poove" that became a hit. In 2020 & 2021, he wrote songs for notable films like Drishyam 2, Nayattu, Kappela, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, Trance etc.
In the Mammootty-starrer film Bheeshma Parvam, he wrote the acclaimed "Parudeesa" and "Rathipushpam" that were sensational hits overnight. Later that year, he turned an English lyricist for the Jeethu Joseph film 12th Man. Vinayak was also the lyricist of A.R. Rahman's comeback Malayalam film - the Fahadh Faasil starrer survival drama Malayankunju. The subsequent months gave him more success with the songs of Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and Romancham going viral. "Santhe Soumye" from Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey and "Aadharanjali" from Romancham became social media trendsetters.
In 2024, he penned 8 tracks for the blockbuster film Aavesham starring Fahadh Faasil. Most of the tracks, went viral across South India and even made into select official global viral charts. Illuminati - one of the tracks from the film became an instant sensation and was widely appreciated for the lyrics. He also continued the success stories for the other hit films of the year like Manjummel Boys, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil and Turbo.

Discography

List of Songs
YearTitleNotes
2013Kutteem Kolum1 Song ' Debut Movie
2013Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi3 Songs '
2013North 24 Kaatham1 Song: Thaarangal Ee Yathrayil
20147th Day2 Songs '
2014Sapthamashree Thaskaraha2 Songs: Kayyethum Doorathunde and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014Iyobinte PusthakamLyrics to Character Theme Music only
2015Haram2 Songs '
2015Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi2 Songs '
2016Maalgudi Days1 Song
2016Aakashvani1 Song '
2016Karinkunnam 6'SAll Songs
2016Guppy4 Songs '
2017Ezra1 Song: Irulu Neelum Raave
2017Godha1 Song: Oh Rabba
2017The Great Father1 Song: Minnum Thaarangal
2017Himalayathile Kashmalan1 Song: Akkidi
2017EAll Songs
2017Pullikkaran Staraa1 Song: Maathalathen
2017ParavaAll Songs
2017Mayaanadhi2 Songs: Uyirin Nadhiye and Kaattil
2018Rosapoo1 Song: Muttappaattu
2018Hey Jude1 Song: Hey Don't Worry Jude
2018Kuttanadan Marpappa3 Songs
2018B Tech1 Song: Peda glass
2018Orange Valley1 Song
2018Maradona4 Songs '
2018Kidu1 Song '
2018Nonsense2 Songs '
2018Jallianwala Bagh1 Song '
2018VarathanAll Songs
2018Mandhaaram3 Songs '
2019Kumbalangi Nights1 Song: Ezhutha Katha
2019June5 Songs: Minni Minni, Aadyam Thammil, Maane, Then Kiliye and Koodu Vittu
2019Athiran2 Songs: Pavizha Mazhaye and Aattuthottil
2019Pathinettam Padi2 Songs: Beemapalli, Kattalakal
2019The GamblerAll Songs
2019Luca1 Song: Kaattum
2019Saaho All Songs
2019AmbiliAll Songs
2019Helen2 Songs: Pon Thaarame and Kaanaatheeram
2019Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha1 Song: Pathivo Maarum
2019SulluSong: Maariville
2019Happy Sardar1 Song: Meri Mary Dilruba / Hey Hello
2019Arike Vaa
2020Gauthamante Radham4 Songs '
2020TranceAll Songs
2020Mariyam Vannu VilakkoothiPromo Song
2020Kappela1 Song: Dooram Theerum Neram
2020KozhipporuAll Songs
2020Kilometers and Kilometers3 Songs '
2021Saajan Bakery Since 19623 Songs '
2021Drishyam 2Song: Ore Pakal
2021Nayattu1 Song: Marukara Thedum
2021Chiri2 Songs: Madhura Pathinezhukari, Naanam Thookum Pennu
2021KalaTitle Song: Vanyam
2021Thirike1 Song: Ormakkalame
2021Kho-Kho5 Songs
2021KaanekkaaneSong: Palnilavin Poykayil
2021Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam1 Song: Keda Naalame
2021Sumesh and RameshAll Songs
2021Djibouti4 Songs '
2022MadhuramAll Songs
2022Meppadiyan1 Song: Ayyappa Song
2022Bro Daddy2 Songs: Kaana Kuyile and Theme of Bro Daddy
2022Veyil2 Songs: The Hey Song, Maname
2022Bheeshma Parvam2 Songs : Parudeesa, Rathipushpam
202221 Grams1 Song: Vijanamaam Thazhvaram
2022John LutherAll Songs
2022Patham Valavu1 Song: Elamalakadinullil
202212th Man2 Songs: Find, Freebird
2022Keedam2 Songs: Kattu Thee, Subah
2022VaashiAll Songs
2022Priyan Ottathilanu1 Song: Neram Poi
2022Pyali1 Song: Pyali
2022MalayankunjuAll Songs
2022Solamante Theneechakal3 Songs: Aanandamo, Viral Thodathe, Vaanam Para Para
2022Bermuda2 Songs: Chodyachinnam Pole, Nee Orindrajalame
2022Peace1 Song: Nagaram Nagarame
2022Mike1 Song: Move Your Body
2022Simon Daniel1 Song: Ithale Ithale
2022OttuAll Songs
2022Ini UtharamAll Songs
2022My Name is Azhagan2 Songs
2022Appan1 Song: Keda Kanalukal
2022Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey3 Songs: Jaya Jaya, Ingaatt Nokkanda, Penne Penne
2022Sita Ramam (Malayalam)3 Songs: Aaromal, Ariyum Thorum, Thirike Vaa
2022ChathuramAll Songs
2022KoomanAll Songs
2022The Teacher1 Song: Oruval
2022RoyAll Songs
2022Kaapa1 Song: Yaamam Veendum Vinnile
2022Oh Meri Laila2 Songs: Raaman Thedum, Paathira Manjum
2023Romancham5 Songs: Aadharanjali, Athmave Po, Thalatherichavar, Manuja, Ottamuri
2023Enkilum ChandrikeAll Songs
2023Christy3 Songs: Paalmanam, Poovar, Maali Pattu
2023Pranaya Vilasam1 Song: Naruchiriyude Minnayam
2023Ntikkakkakkoru PremandaarnnAll Songs
2023Oh My Darling2 Songs: Nayanthara, Vidhooramam
2023Vellari Pattanam3 Songs: Enthu Naada'', Oru Nadhiyaay, Arike Onnu
2023Kaipola1 Song: Ariya Shalabhame
2023Pookkalam3 Songs
2023Uschool1 Song: Orey Mugham
2023Valatty1 Song: Shwanare
2023Kunjamminis Hospital1 Song: Ormakalee
2023Tholvi F.C.1 Song: Hey Nin Punchiri
2023Kasargold1 Song: I'm a Gold
2023Theeppori BennyAll Songs
2023Vaathil1 Song: Kanive
2023Kannur SquadAll Songs
2023ImbamAll Songs
2023Rani Chithra Marthanda3 Songs: Aarum Kaana, Maariville, Ekantha Life
2023Bandra2 Songs: Rakka Rakka, Praanan Pol
2023Vela1 Song: Usha Kiraname
2023Falimy1 Song: Hey Bhagwan
2023PhoenixAll Songs
2023Rajni1 Song: Kannuneer Thullikal
2023FarAll Songs
2023NeruOnly Song: Roohe
2024Jerry1 Song: Nee Pinangalle
2024ThunduAll Songs
2024Manjummel Boys1 song: Thaai Manam
2024AaveshamAll Songs
2024Pavi Caretaker1 Song: Vennila Kanyake
2024Nadikar2 Songs: Omal Kanave, Love Jawan
2024Marivillin Gopurangal4 Songs: Pokathe, Manam Manam, Mouna Sundari, Roro & Joy
2024Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil3 Songs: K for Krishna, K for Kurukku, K for Kabaradakkam
2024Turbo1 Song: Maayika Maname
2024Little Hearts3 Songs: Eden Poove, Oru Saayahnam, Karthave
2024GolamAll Songs
2024Level CrossAll Songs
2024Checkmate1 Song
2024Adios AmigoAll Songs
2024NunakkuzhiAll Songs
2024Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys2 Songs: Thottaavadi, Eyy Banane
2024Kondal2 Songs: Choolamadikkeda, Aaredi Nee
2024Bad Boyz1 Song
2024Kadha Innuvare1 Song: Eravithilai
2024Bougainvillea1 Song: Sthuthi
2024Pani1 Song: Chillukale
2024Oshana1 Song: Azhakerum Kathal Poove
2024Mura1 Song: Noolilla Karakkam
2024Sookshmadarsini1 Song: Priyalokame
2024Turkish Tharkam3 Songs: Ullamarinjavale, Yatra, Erivenal
2024Sthanarthi Sreekuttan1 Song: Kansoochi Thumbal
2024Rifle Club2 Songs: "Gandharva Ganam", "Nayattu Prarthana"
2024Marco4 Songs: Blood, Asuran, Marpapa, Brother
2024Lucky Baskhar 1 Song: "Lucky Baskhar Title Track"
2024ED1 Song: Narabhoji
2024Barroz1 Song: Isabella
2025Ennu Swantham Punyalan4 Songs: Kannadi Poove, Nasrani Penkutty, Kinavin Vari, Kaalame
2025Pravinkoodu Shaapu1 Song: Cheth Song
2025Dominic and the Ladies' PurseAll Songs
2025PainkiliAll Songs
2025Officer on Duty1 Song: Vinnathiru Sakshi
2025Get-Set Baby4 Songs: Manam Peyyum, Athishayam, Rocket Science, Get Set Baby
2025L2: Empuraan2 Songs: Empuraane, Sancharame
2025MaranamassAll Songs
2025The Cake Story2 Songs
2025Padakkuthira2 Songs
2025Thudarum1 Song: Kondattam
2025Padakkalam1 Song: Chathuranga Poru
2025Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra1 Song: Shoka Mookam
2025Bha Bha Ba1 Song: Azhinjattam
2025Vrusshabha2 Songs: Appa, Om Namah Shivaya
2025Sarvam Maya''1 Song: Sarvam Maya Teaser Theme

Awards and recognitions

  1. Best Lyricist 2019 - Mazhavil Music Awards
  2. Best Malayalam Lyricist 2018 - SIIMA
  3. Best Malayalam Lyricist 2019 - SIIMA
  4. Best Lyricist of the Year 2019 - Asianet Film Awards
  5. Best Lyricist 2021 - Mazhavil Music Awards
  6. Best Lyricist 2022 - 46th Kerala Film Critics Award 2023
  7. Best Malayalam Lyricist 2023 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)
  8. Best Lyricist 2024 - Mazhavil Music Awards